Engine control system and method

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2006-09-21

2008-09-16

Wolfe, Jr., Willis R. (Department: 3747)

Data processing: vehicles, navigation, and relative location

Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or indication

With indicator or control of power plant

C701S117000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07426435

ABSTRACT:
A vehicle engine is controlled based on a distance between the vehicle and an object other than the vehicle. In at least one embodiment, a system for controlling an engine in a vehicle is provided. The system includes an environment sensor arrangement configured to sense a distance between the vehicle and an object other than the vehicle and an operating sensor arrangement configured to sense an operating state of the vehicle. The system also includes a control module configured to determine whether to start or stop the engine based on the distance and the operating state.

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